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The German government launched a new Consular Services Portal, allowing foreign nationals to apply for 28 national visa categories online. Key Points: The new Consular Services Portal provides digital services at all 167 of Germany’s visa sections worldwide for employment, studies,
The New Zealand government announced relaxed visitor visa conditions for those who work for overseas employers while visiting New Zealand. Key Points: The new visa conditions allow visitor visa recipients and people who enter with a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) to work remotely for
The Iraqi government implemented a new payment process for visitors accessing the National Electronic Insurance Platform. Key Points: The National Electronic Insurance Platform streamlines the provision of health insurance for visitors, arrivals and residents in Iraq. The health insurance fee will now be paid electronically when applying through the E-Visa system
The Department of State announced that all visa interview and Applicant Service Center appointments in Colombia are canceled for Jan. 27-29, 2025.* *Note that this alert has been updated to reflect the announcement that the cancelations have been extended to Jan. 29, 2025. Key Points: All
The Canadian government announced the provincial and territorial allocations under the international student cap are finalized for 2025. Key Points: As BAL reported, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) capped the number of study permit applications in 2024 and reduced the
The Hong Kong government announced applicants under various admission schemes are now required to submit applications online. Key Points: The Hong Kong Immigration Department (ImmD) adjusted the application submission procedures for the following admission schemes: General Employment Policy (including both employment and investment as entrepreneurs)
On Jan. 23, a Washington state federal district court judge issued a nationwide temporary restraining order (TRO) against President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) limiting birthright citizenship. Key Points: Judge John C. Coughenour of the U.S. District Court Western District of Washington at Seattle issued a nationwide
Finnish authorities have implemented automated post-decision monitoring of residence permits for employed persons. Key Points: As BAL reported, the government previously introduced automated monitoring for specialist residence permits last July. Officials are now expanding the system to worker permits to allow
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that effective Jan. 22, it will waive the requirement to present documentation of COVID-19 vaccination(s) for certain adjustment of status (AOS) applicants. Key Points: USCIS is waiving any and all requirements that applicants for AOS to that of a lawful
The Thai cabinet approved updates and adjustments to the qualifications, criteria and conditions for the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa program. Key Points: The LTR visa program offers 10-year residence, access to a digital work permit and personal income tax privileges, among
On Jan. 20, the president issued the “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats” Executive Order (EO) that gives federal agencies a 60-day period to identify countries that may warrant restrictions affecting the ability of foreign nationals